Amey says its waste and recycling centres will stay open and household general waste, food waste and garden waste will be prioritised amid fears of a strike from its refuse collectors.  The waste contractor on the Isle of Wight says...

Hampshire Constabulary have scored well in recent league tables showing how quickly they answer 999 calls.  The time it takes each police force in the UK to answer emergency 999 calls has been published for the first time ever, with...

Billingham Manor - former home of JB Priestly - is up for sale for a whopping £3.95million. Offered in 3 lots the manor boasts a rich history and was most well known as the home of 'An Inspector Calls' playwright...

A large screen in St James Square, Newport will be showing historic videos of the County Town this weekend. The videos which cover everything from pandemic start-up businesses to youth arts and culture were commissioned by the Newport High Street...

The Isle of Wight Council has declared grants of up to £23,000 are now available to help organisations deliver community initiatives. The Early Help Community Capacity Building Grant is available to local groups, clubs and enterprises through the Isle of...

Dodgy pipework that keeps leading to the closure of toilets at Yaverland could cause chaos ahead of one of the busiest summer seasons in a long time. With the Island expecting a glut of tourists heading to the seaside, having...

The Pan Together community charity in Newport has been awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS). The achievement is the highest award that a voluntary group can receive in the UK and is the equivalent of an individual being...

The Isle of Wight Distillery is set to launch a new limited-edition grapefruit and Cascade hop gin, adding to its already successful Mermaid spirits range. Named Mermaid Zest Gin, the new product is packaged in a green version of the...

Full planning permission is being sought to construct 3 dwellings on 1 of the main roads into Newport.  The application seeks permission for 3 properties - 2 semi-detached houses and 1 detached house. All dwellings would offer 3 bedrooms and...

Plans for a new Premier store bordering Carisbrooke and Newport have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. Under the plans, a small part of the existing showroom at Carisbrooke Garage - part of the Sixers motor group -...